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BK08 ZBU

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,656 mi
Last recorded70,656 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 ZBU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 70,656 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm rear bush mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2025 69,752 miles

Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning both (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted sill areas corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2025 69,747 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning both (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted sill areas corroded

Pass 31 May 2024 68,716 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion not excessive at time of test

Fail 30 May 2024 68,712 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion not excessive at time of test

Pass 23 May 2023 67,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 67,112 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor near seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 65,011 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear x member corroded not seriously weakened

Fail 31 May 2022 64,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear x member corroded not seriously weakened

Pass 8 Dec 2020 62,238 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heatshield loose

Pass 10 Dec 2019 60,214 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 60,214 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 58,043 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 54,475 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 52,528 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Oil leak ()

underbody covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2016 52,528 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Oil leak ()

underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 51,444 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

oil leak

oil sump slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 48,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 48,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 43,125 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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BK08 ZBU is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 66,871 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK08 ZBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BK08 ZBU is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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